Plasma Theory for Undergraduate Education
Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Major
Aerospace Engineering
Research Advisor
Rovey, Joshua L.
Advisor's Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Funding Source
Missouri Space Grant
Abstract
These instructions will discuss both DC plasma theory as well as describe experiments that can be used for undergraduate instruction of DC plasma diagnostics. Experimental breakdown curves and Langmuir Probe curves will be obtained and studied with the use of a DC glow test article. Through the development of these experiments, the Missouri S&T Aerospace Plasma Laboratory (AP Lab) have experimentally achieved data that resembles theoretical models. From this, useful quantities can be obtained, such as breakdown voltage region (lower limit: p*d = 0.2 Torr*cm), electron temperature (Te = 3eV), etc. The results of the AP Lab have been included in this document for reference.
Biography
Joseph (Joe) Hakanson is an undergraduate junior dual majoring in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. He hopes to one day work for a company that produces space transportation vehicles. He enjoys attending church activities and rock climbing in his free time.
Research Category
Engineering
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Location
Upper Atrium/Hall
Presentation Date
15 Apr 2015, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Plasma Theory for Undergraduate Education
Upper Atrium/Hall
These instructions will discuss both DC plasma theory as well as describe experiments that can be used for undergraduate instruction of DC plasma diagnostics. Experimental breakdown curves and Langmuir Probe curves will be obtained and studied with the use of a DC glow test article. Through the development of these experiments, the Missouri S&T Aerospace Plasma Laboratory (AP Lab) have experimentally achieved data that resembles theoretical models. From this, useful quantities can be obtained, such as breakdown voltage region (lower limit: p*d = 0.2 Torr*cm), electron temperature (Te = 3eV), etc. The results of the AP Lab have been included in this document for reference.
